[watershedmanagers] 2025 Lake Conference

[News and discussion forum for watershed managers in Maine]

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Friday, June 13, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 4:30  p.m.

University of Maine at Farmington

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The board and staff of Maine Lakes<https://vetwdwpab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-Phk0R5VJ2cniHi0nmvlQ-Nhziopp_zOCu64VkMno9N0gxqVv_RKzfTDuAIzCRnhDu8tKxDGx_yrzVrO-9iY2x8bjLeeN2oQLMmcZiJfQ46sBnauvj1UgBuo7V_KXpDKcjgjLJoqbHYi6pl7JYQjQA==&c=JguFGFnIMVUWO08Jcc6ayFN4gKdA0kTtXgFYasw8IyoNe98j7IBPcw==&ch=r5bELTy7xLLG992Qv-PQD20axCKzb6d93Z6d8SCAZ-l2ZdXsEaTbHw==> and Lake Stewards of Maine<https://vetwdwpab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-Phk0R5VJ2cniHi0nmvlQ-Nhziopp_zOCu64VkMno9N0gxqVv_RKzZXH3vRPHnaa2awLTPop-UQeGCYtlP5dXN6WmEI0EyjGRGRWy3UKWddXYUgP8DJU_5vDQzCgc4285TvTgk6P83hM6fo5djwBI9zyYtN3B4jrVzQD4Lh7JqE=&c=JguFGFnIMVUWO08Jcc6ayFN4gKdA0kTtXgFYasw8IyoNe98j7IBPcw==&ch=r5bELTy7xLLG992Qv-PQD20axCKzb6d93Z6d8SCAZ-l2ZdXsEaTbHw==> invite you to join us on the beautiful University of Maine Farmington campus for a full day of learning from each other and from lake experts about ways to work together to protect the health of Maine's amazing lakes.



Our annual lakes conference theme Lakes at the Edge can be interpreted in different ways. Many of our lakes are on the edge of rapidly deteriorating health. They are at the tipping point where just a little more phosphorus in the water will push them toward recurring algal blooms. Many are at the edge of the carrying capacity for development in their watersheds, where runoff from poorly managed roads, roofs and driveways may push their health to, or over, the edge. And of course much of lake conservation work takes place at the literal lake edge. What can we do in the shoreland zone and surrounding uplands of our lakes to keep them healthy?



Note for anyone who attended last year that we will be utilizing some new spaces at UMF this year, so our keynote and other plenary addresses will be in a large auditorium rather than the dining room, which will be reserved for meals and networking opportunities. We think the new arrangements will make for a better conference experience for everyone!



No matter how you interpret Lakes at the Edge you are sure to find something at the 2025 lakes conference to pique your interest. The conference committee is still working to finalize plans but see below for a list of topics and speakers.



We hope to see you there!



For on-going conference updates, visit the conference webpage HERE<https://vetwdwpab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-Phk0R5VJ2cniHi0nmvlQ-Nhziopp_zOCu64VkMno9N0gxqVv_RKzZXH3vRPHnaaW7d1HnPm95ruh6jY-HK5tV5C0B8uGziDlTnuQFSJzUg8cBq61PFMvSt8GmBMoN7sYRDMuhpyGOBpFr3VtgqTb0U8wy7O4PAcVW8PKqjHX2M=&c=JguFGFnIMVUWO08Jcc6ayFN4gKdA0kTtXgFYasw8IyoNe98j7IBPcw==&ch=r5bELTy7xLLG992Qv-PQD20axCKzb6d93Z6d8SCAZ-l2ZdXsEaTbHw==>.



Conference highlights include:



Coffee Mixer: Come early to start the day with a coffee and a muffin while you meet your fellow volunteers, association members, and lake activists, facilitated by staff from several different lake programs.



Keynote Speaker: John Maclaine, Coordinator of the Nonpoint Source Training Center, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will discuss an exciting new initiative from the Department of Environmental Protection, OUR SHORE: The Nature-based Shoreline Stabilization Toolkit.



Lake Association Panel: Hear from lake association members about some of the innovative and engaging ways they have recruited volunteers, expanded their programming, and engaged with their communities. The panel will energize you and your association!



Lake Advocacy: Building Momentum for a Clean Lake Campaign: Hear an update on the latest policy developments in Augusta, as well as exciting plans by the newly formed Lake Protection Coalition to increase outreach, education, and action around clean and healthy lakes.



Afternoon Speakers (times and schedule TBD):



Insects at the Edge: How can bugs impact lake quality?

Brittany Schappach, Forest Entomologist, Maine Forest Service



Native Shoreline Plantings in Challenging Conditions

Rebecca James, Boothbay Region Water District



The Impacts of Terrestrial Invasive Plants on Riparian Forests & Watershed Ecosystem Services

Chad Hammer, Invasive Plant Biologist, Maine Natural Areas Program



Building eDNA applications for invasive aquatic species detection to supplement monitoring programs

Sharon Mann, 7 Lakes Alliance



Visualizing Internal Phosphorus Release from Lake Sediments Using Volunteer-Collected Data

Jennifer Jespersen, CLM, Ecological Instincts



Large-scale Watershed Protection at Meddybemps Lake Land Trust

Cary James, Meddybemps Lake Land Trust



Silent Auction/Raffle: Bid on native plants, books, art and more! Proceeds go directly to cover conference expenses.





Check the Conference Website<https://vetwdwpab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-Phk0R5VJ2cniHi0nmvlQ-Nhziopp_zOCu64VkMno9N0gxqVv_RKzZXH3vRPHnaaW7d1HnPm95ruh6jY-HK5tV5C0B8uGziDlTnuQFSJzUg8cBq61PFMvSt8GmBMoN7sYRDMuhpyGOBpFr3VtgqTb0U8wy7O4PAcZWESYeP2TGQ=&c=JguFGFnIMVUWO08Jcc6ayFN4gKdA0kTtXgFYasw8IyoNe98j7IBPcw==&ch=r5bELTy7xLLG992Qv-PQD20axCKzb6d93Z6d8SCAZ-l2ZdXsEaTbHw==> for on-going updates, including abstracts for presentations and bios for all our wonderful speakers as well as conference news!



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Early bird registration available until April 30th.



LakeSmart, Water Quality, and Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers receive a discounted registration rate.



We hope to see you there!

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